The name happened about a year ago when owner Glenn Cormier, looking for a perfect location for his new room, had his original deal fall through the same day he found this choice Yaletown location was available – thus Plan B was born. Formerly the tattered but comfy poolroom/ pub The Soho, the space was ideal for the makeover Glenn had in mind. In this case, as often happens in life, Plan B wound up being far superior to the original Plan A.
With a broad range of experience in everything from fine dining to casual chain restaurants and from four star hotels to high volume nightclubs, Glenn has managed just about every food and beverage environment under the hospitality umbrella. The concept of Plan B was born on a trip to San Francisco. The idea of a cozy, comfortable lounge with great food is hardly a revolutionary concept and Glenn saw many to his liking in California, but it was definitely something that was lacking in Vancouver. “It is just a place that I would want to hang out in.” says Glenn.
The long narrow room with exposed brick and beams has a sleek design with a modern feel. The whole place has a vibe that is urban and stylish, sophisticated yet casual – even the music is funky and fresh.
Wine aficionados will also appreciate the attention of Plan B’s General Manager and Sommelier, Renée Muller. Professionally trained with The International Sommelier Guild, Renée speaks lovingly, passionately and knowledgeably about wine without even a hint of pretension. Previously with Dockside Restaurant and The Granville Island Hotel, Renée has put together a wine list that is easy to navigate, very approachable and hard to go wrong by. She’s even provided dish-by-dish pairings of sweet liquids to accompany the dessert menu.
With the focus on small plates and big tastes, Plan B has anchored itself as a “Food for Foodies” restaurant and Chef Michael’s classic French style mixed with an array of worldly influences promises to excite any palate.